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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

New ORLEANS, La, March GA fire
broke out Tuesday in the wholesale liquor
and tobacco store of Lehman & Frou, on De-
catur street There was a large amount OF
liquor store in the building, which mlde the
fire very troublesome one. The flames
spread to the neighboring stores of Theodore
Frou and A Delphi The former as well as
the store Of Lehman & Frou being totally
destroyed, while DelphI's place was damaged.
The upper portion of the Frou building was
occupied by Max Fraenkel as a clothing fac.
tory. which was also totally destroyed.
Loss, SIA, 900; fully insured.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

WASHINGTON CITY, March i6.-The de-
parsnent OF Justice has sent copies Of the
law regarding the holding of federal courts
in Illinois to District Attorney Ewing. The
department OF justice has nothing to do with
putting the law into operation, and the held
ing of courts at Peoria will be commenced as
Judge Blodgett and the officers of his court
can arrange matters. According to the law
the first term of court in Peoria would be
held April is next, but there is no money
until july l, because of the failure OF con-
e,ress 10 provide it.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

ATLANTA, Ga, March ld-Ionday night
some unknown person called at the gate of
the residence of Col jams Collins in Dodge
county The colonel was dressing to answer
the knock when he was shot through the
window and instantly killed, A woman
with whom Collins was iiviug has been ar
rested. charged with The murder. Col. Coz
Inns was u rich and popular cotton planter.
One Of his brothers is l member Of the Eng
lish parliament ami another brother Is g
nudge il California
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

NEW YORK. March 'd-The first number
Of The Evening Sun is announced for Thurs
day. Elaborate preparations for producing
an eut rely separate anu distinct paper from
the morning issue have bean made New
quarters in The Sun building have been & ted
up and new material and all the modern i'm
provements. including the incandesceni
light, are Conspicuous features of the new
establishment The Evening Sun will re
csive the full service NJ the United Press aud
| will he under the editorial guidance of Amo
| G. Cummings
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

NORTH EASTMAN, Mass, March II. Tues
day morning during gale, a two masted
echooner, bound south, went ashore two
miles south OF the Nausett life-saving sta
ton. The sea has been breaking over her
ever since Fifteen lines were shot out by
the life-saving crew, but only one reached
her, and the sea was SO heavy that this could
not be utilized in saving the crew. Three men
could be seen in the rigging and one clinging
to the bowsprit. There was very little
chance of their being rescued unless the strong
mort Invest gale abaued.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
xxo,,d Not Rear the Ills He Had.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, March 16.-Mr. James
Morrison, bookkeeper for Cherry, OConnor
& Co, committed suicide Monday night in
his room at IS Wilson block, Summer street.
He.was found Tuesday morning sitting in his
chair dead, with pistol in bis hand, hi:
head hanging to one side. The bullet wal
found on the floor Mr.. Morrison was about
60 years of age, and leaves several grown
children His wife died two years ago. Ii
health was the cause Of his action.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

PHILADELPHIA, March ga sheriff's
officer Tuesday took possession of the build
ing and stock of E A. Smith G. Co, mo
roco factory, 1a9 North Third street. The
liabilities of the firm amount to $275, 0)3;
assets, So, 00J Efforts will be made Il
effect an arrangement with the creditors by
which the firm can resume business. Foul
hundred hands have been thrown out of EN-
ployment by the closing Of the factory.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
The babjtual use of pills is sure means

The habitual use of pills is a sure means
of ultimately undermining health and lay
ing the foundation for some of the most
distressing cases of chronic maladies. Use
DR.. Jones Red Clover Tonic, purely
blood tonic. 1t cures all diseases Of the
stomach, liver, blood and kidneys. Can be
taken by the most delicate. 80 cents. of
druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
Manning Searching for Health.

NEW YORK, Mirch t. -Ex-Secretary
Daniel Manning sailed for Europe on the
steamer Arizona Tuesday morning. He Was
accompanied by his wife and daughter. Mr..
Manning said the voyage was taken Ia The
hope that the tonic OF the sea air would ben.
eft his health He was feeling strong, and
the cold he caught in Washington had al
most entirely left him. HIS old complaint
had not troubled him for SIX months.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
Caucht Under u Wheat Tumble,

CHICAGO, March I6--C. T. Howe 6 Co,
a board of trade commission firm, were
caught IN the down turn in wheat Tuesday,
and ordered their trades closed The size Of
the failure is not thought to be very large
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
BAD BLAZE IN BUFFALO.
Big Building Burned and Nearly Half
Million Lost.


BUFFALO, n Y, March 16-At SIS
c'clack Tuesday morning q fire broke Out in
the second story OF the large BRICK building
of Miller Greinsr & Co, corner Of Washing
ton and North Division streets. The fire was
probably caused by hot Goals dropping on
the floor Within half an hour after the fire
broke out the walls began to fall The Com
mercial Advertiser office was saved by the
firemen, aided by favorable west wind,
which directed the flames the other way.
Miller, Greiner & Co.'S building, with its
con .eiits. is total loss. The loss on the
building rs 500, COS on stock $3.50 900; insur-
ance heavy The two upper floors OF the
building vera occupied by Masonic hall,
which is also total loss The insurance il
at present unknown. By 70 o'clock all dan
GER OF the fire spreading was gone
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

WASHINGTON CITY, March l5.-The presi.
dent has pardoned J. J c. Dougherty, SEN
fenced foT enbe Element from the Baltimore
postoffice, on the ground that the prisoner l;
believed to be sincerely penitent, has served
most Of his time, and that his pardon Is rec
Commended by all who were connected with
his rrtsrrution
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

The average length OF life is on the in
crease. The science of medicine has made
great progress; many diseases are now
controlled that were formerly thought in
durable The greatest discovery is DIR.
Bigelow's Cure, which cures consump.
ton in stages that other remedies are of
no benefit. Coughs, colds, Group, whoop.
ing cough, bronchitis, and all throat and
lung diseases speedily and safely. Price,
30 cents and 81. of druggists.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

Who of us are without trouble be they
small or large? The blessings of health
are best appreciated when we are SIGH
and in pain. A hacking cough. severk
cold, or any throat or lung disease are
very troublesome; but all of these may be
quickly and permanently cured by DR..
Bigelow's Cure. Safe and pleasant for
children. Price 50cents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

CITY OF MEXICO. March l6.-1he public
announcement of the new tariff schedule
shows that it largely reduces the duty on
many articles of import from the United
S:etes, nclu ling cot ons, canned goods, anc
liquors, and foriy-two articles are added t
the free list, including barbed wire, books
all machinery, type, wire rope, church clocks
and chemicals
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
Tntnl

The delegates so elected will meet at Turner
Hall. on Monday evening, March Is, at 7;3 O'Clock
for the purpose of nominating candidates fof
Mayor City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Attorney,
Supervisor, four Assistant Supervisors, Town Col
leetor and Assessor: also to appoint Chair
man OF The tity-Township Committee.
j. W POTTER,
Chairman City Township Committee.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

New York, March ia movement is
on foot among the Brooklyn members Of the
Grand Army of the Republic to recognize
the patriotic services of the late Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher in the cause Of the Union and
of liberty by organizing Grand Army post
which shall bear his name
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
All Serene Between Italy and Germany

BERLIN. March lG-The increased cor
diaity Of the relations between Germany
and Italy we're exemplified Monday by the
fact that Prince Bismarck visited and per-
sonaIy handed to the italian ambassador the
treaty Of alliance between the countries con-
taing the signatures necessary to its ratifica-
ton The chancelor's visit extended over a
period Of two hours
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

ROCHESTER, n Y, March 16.-Horace
Peck, aged - years, was buried at Claren-
don. Orleans county, Monday. He was sec.
retarv Of the Masonic lodge at Batavia, n
Y, when the famous William Morgan Sc.
cedei and disappeared Peck was always d
staunch defender of the attitude taken 10y the
o-iar duril4c those stirring times
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

New YORK March 16.-Pilot Yates, OF
pilot boat NJ. |, which came IN here Tues
day morning, reports that he saw the
schooners Coronet and Dauntless passing Fire
island on the evening of Saturday last and
that the Coronet was then mile and half
ahead. He had no doubt Whatever as to
their relative positions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

TRENTON, N, J.. March 1G.-The assembly
has passed bill imposing only the nominal
fine of SIS for pool-seliing at Monmouth park
and elsewhere, and providing that poolsell.
ing shall no. be punishable under any other
law. 1t has already passed the senate, and
now goes to the governor for approval.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

We have heard nothing about Robt,
Bennett Tesigping his office of police
magistrate for that of mayor. Is it possible
that be intends to ill both positions. de
probably thi1ks himself capable of doing
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

A. \ arnell, warden Of
the insane asylum; Ed
Mcdonald, engineer
at the county hospital
aud chief partner in
the firm of D. T. Boyle
& Co, plumbers, and
K. o. Driscoll, a book
keeper for Boyle &
Co, on indictments
found by the grant
jury, charging them
with conspiracy to de-
fraud the county. A
capias is also out for
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

The democrats propose TO make a
clean sweep this spring. The people
look to them to purify and reform the
city government.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
r. !. Scbrsfer, a book keeper

Mr.. ]. Schrader. a book keeper at IL
German St. Baltimore. Md. states
1--WE used Salvation Oil for rheumatism
from which I've suffered greatly for a
long while and can say it entirely reliev-
ed me. | would not be without it at any
oa0t ~
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES AND
CONVENTION.

The democratic voters of Rock Island township
are requested to assemble at the usual voting
places in their respective wards at f:3o p m, on
FRIDAY, MARCH, 25, 1887,
tn nominate candidates in each ward for Alder
men, elect members Of the City COMMITTEE ana
choose delegates 10 the CityTownship oonyen'
ton. The wards are entitled 10 delegates as FOL
lows: their ratio of representation being one fol-
every twenty votes cast for Cleveland and Hen
bricks at the last presidential election, viz;
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
Reiected Cnpital Punishment.

AUGUSTA, Me, March l6.-The house has
rejected the bill providing capital punish
met,t for murder
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

W J. uGARIGLE- James L. COnnenY-
assistant bookkeeper for Boyle & Co. Ar
rangemen ara now being made to secure
hail for the indicted conspirators. Ed Nc
Donald is brother of Mike Mcdonald, tht
weii-known politician and ex-gambler.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

IT is reported to take 1874 men aud boys
to wait upon the 204 members OF the HI
nois legislature.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

Mr.. George W. Cables bible class at
Northampton, Mass, has more than LOG
members.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
Death of an Old Public Func.Ionary.

WASHINGTON CITY, March l6.-Capt.
Francis P. Burke died Monday at his home
here. Capt Burke came to Washington hrst
in the capacity of hostler at the White House,
under President Buchanan During Mr.. Lin
coins administration he acted as his coach
man, and drove the presidential carriage
until the day of Mr.. Lincoln's death. he
was appointed Waterman in the state de-
partment in July, 1879, and in April, 1880,
through the favor of Secretary Lincoln, who
remembered his services to his father, he was
made "a plain of the watch of the building.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
ALLEGED BOoDLERS ARRESTED.

Coak County, Illinois, Hauling Her on
cials Over the Goals.
CHICAGO, March 1.-THE investigation
mo The alleged boollery in the management
OF the affaics Of Cook county resnited late
Enesd IS night in the arrest of W. J. Ne
Gari.'.'. warden Of the county hospitalF H
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

in the last days of congress. Whether an
appropriation is made for the state agricul-
tural colleges, and whether or not s2o,o
for steam tenders on interior rivers is imme-
diately available, and number OF ether
questions of similar character are now before
him awaiting bis decision. The probability
is that in the case Of the agricultural college
appropriation be will decide that there is
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

When the tobogganer is travelling up
hill, he is q tobogtrotter-Harpers Bas
Ear.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16
FRICTION IN THE WAR OFFICE.
The Secretary and the Surgeon General
Each netermiued to Have HIS Way

The Secretary and the Surgeon General
WASHINGTON CITY, March lG-At the
White House and war department the pub
lished reports of Secretary Endicott's resig-
nation in consequence of disagreement with
the president about army details are declared
TO be unfounded nonsense. The impression
prevails, however, that Secretary Endicott
has taken a very firm stand in the matter of
his assignment of Maj Greenleaf to duty as
an assistant in Surgeon Gen. Moore's office.
The secretary Of war detailed Maj Green
leaf for this position and the surgeon general
has complained to the president about it,
He claims that the duties Of this officer are
confidential and in the nature Of an adjutant
TO the head of the bureau. and therefore
be should have an officer under him of his
own selection, and with this complaint it is
said he had coupled an intention of resign
ing unless sustained by the president.
On the other hand it is asserted by those
in position to know that Secretary Endicctt
left here few days ago, firmly determined
to brook no interference by the president in
this matter, and that if the latter directs the
detail of an officer selected by Surgeon Gen.
Moore to supplant Maj Greenleaf, the secre-
tary of war will never again return tc Wash
ington as cabinet officer
Railway Ticket Agents in Conference.
WASHINGTON CITY, March IL The thirty
first annual convention of general railway
ticket agents opened here Tuesday The
meeting was with closed doors C. T. At
| more, of the Louisville 6 Nashville road, was
elected president; James L. Taylor, of the
Richmond 4 Danvlle, vice president, and
| A. J.Smith. OF the Lake Shore. secretary
After the election of officers the members Mt
p M, called on the president. The con-
vention is one of the largest ever held, there
being several hundred delegates in attend
ance this year. Several papers in regard to
the interstate commerce bill were referred
to the general committee.
The Presidents Narrow Escape.
WASHINGTON CRY, March 16.-One of tbs
features Of the White House reception Mon
day was the presentation to the president Of
a book on the election of the president dl
rectly by popular vote. The author, wit
has come to Washington to reside temper
arily, kept in the background until the crow
had departed. Then, book in hand, b
walked up to the president, made brie
speech explaining its contents, and begget
the president to accept it. Mr. CLEVELAND
apparently thought at first that he was a
the mercy Of q book agent, and looked re
lieved when be found out his mistake ID
promised the author that he would look owe
the work
obscurity Caused by Hasty Legislation.
WASHINGTON CITY, March l6.-The frs
. comptroller of the treasury is beset wit
, questions growing out Of obscure clauses ii
appropriation bills that were passed hastfl,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-03-16

obscurity Caused by Hasty Legislation.
WASHINGTON CITY, March l6.-The first
comptrollsr of the treasury is beset with
questions growing out of obscure clauses in
appropriation bills that were passed hastily
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-30
THE sTEvEDoREs, STRIKE.

1t is SqueIched by the Arrival of an
 Entire New Gang From New York
 The Men Who Had Deserted Their
 charged.
 The stevedores at the Starin dock demurred to work on Saturday nights and few of the gang were discharged on Monday, and their fellows to the number of thirty or more went out on strike. The gang was made up en- back and the men who remained out made threats of violence against those who went to work again. One striker attempted to shoot one of the men who went back to work and was arrested, and the most violent strikers ragged around as if ''spiling for fight" with anything that came along.
 Agent Conklin preferred to take the old men back, but found it wouldn't be practica- ble. After giving fair chance to the strik- CTS to get sensible he ordered up gang from New York. They arrived last night, twenty five strong, lusty Italian stevedores. All of the old gang was discharged, including those who were taken back There is no trouble expected from the men who were discharged. The old gang had been employed by the com pany for some time and they all made good pay far better than the average son of Italy gets. The Starin line has been doing consid- erable work of late, and last Saturday even- ing an extra boat arrived from New York, which had to be unloaded at once. The stevedores objected to this. They are paid by the hour and could have made extra
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-30
GETTING READY.
Admiral FoOte Posts Grand Comln
 Fair.

Admiral Foote Posts Grand Coming Fair.
 The executive committee charged with the conduct of fair for the benefit of Admira] Foote poet No. IF, G. A. R., held its first meeting in the Town Agents office last eve- ming. The committee is made up of the
 following named gentlemen: Col. John G.
 Healy, Col. George M. White, Col. s. J.
 Fox, Col. Samuel Tolles, Major A. H. Embler,
 Major Charles A. Brooks, Captain D. s.
 Thomas, Captain F. M. Lovejoy, Captain A.
 O. Hendrick, Captain A. D. Sandborn, Hon
 H. Lynde Harrison, Henry F. Peck, Fred H.
 Waldron, William g. Wells, Alderman Ed
 ward Wines, Judge J. F. Dudley and William
 s. Beecher.
 Considerable preliminary work was done,
 the most important of which was the unani- nous appointment of Post Commander Henry F. Peck as permanent chairman and Frank M. LoVejoy secretary.
 Fred H. Waldron, Major c. A. Brooks and
 Captain D. s. Thomas were appointed com mittee to ascertain the most desirable loca- tion for holding the fair.
 Letters were read from prominent citizens in sympathy with the movement and present indications point to general interest on the part of the public. When arrangements are
 further advanced it is probable that num-
 Der of our business men and patriotic citi-
 zens will be added to the committee. The project of grand fair this fall is not con- fined to the veterans themselves, but receives the endorsement of our business public gen. orally. Ladies prominent in society and well known as active workers in all benevo-
 lent undertakings, promise their hearty CO.,
 operation in making it success. The com
 mittee adjourned to meet Saturday evening
 at 7 o'clock at the office of Major 0. A.
 Brooks on Chapel street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-09-30
ON THE GREEN. .

The Laying of the New Temple Street
 Pavement Watched DatIy-The old
 State HOuse-A Wilderness Of staging
 at the old North Church.
 Temple street on the Green Is being ploughed up preparatory to the laying of the new pavement which will De built of blocks of manufactured tar and other material said to be almost as durable as stone. The new kind of pavement excites much public atten- ton, and every few moments one CT other of the gang of workmen employed are be- sieged with questions by observant passers- by eager to get the full particulars as to the new pavement. The workmen are unable to will adhere to each other, or "stick to each other like brothers and thus form a solid pavement which it will be very diff cult matter to dig up or relay. The new pavement temporarily detracts from the in terest in the old State House question, which question has slumbered and slept during the summer months. It IS rumored. however, that the dormant condition of this question will be broken before long by a new effort to get the building repaired, but it is thought that the town and city elections will be dis" posed of first.
 The improvements in the old North church dk0 LuOE0 bAhA bWO-GulIOS COuplObCOs AAO committee who have the matter under their supervision are frequently at the church in performance of their duties, and every day numbers of the members of the church drop in to observe the progress of the work. Up to the present time but little greets the eye inside the edifce except wilderness of joists, blanks and boards that form and SUD- port the staging on which the Tiffany artists, of New York, stand when at work beautify- ing the ceiling. The change in the stair ways to the galleries speaks for itself to anyone who has seen the old time stair ways which gave place to these new ones. The ascent is so easy by the new stairs and 80 free from precipitous appearance as to almost invite the beholder to ascend them.
 An improvement of a minor character is to be made in front of the United church. The curbstone, instead eff curving inward in parabolic form, is to be relaid in a straight line with the street curb, so that people alighting from carriages at the church will have about eight feet further to walk to enter the church portals. The space thus reclaimed from the street will be turfed over and the change will make very noticeable improve ment.
 The little German band, filled with sense of the beautiful in nature perhaps, held a caucus on the old Green yesterday afternoon, with what result was not disclosed, but they marched forth presently and executed their most mellihuous and least discordant melo- dies in front of all the Elm street houses fronting the Green, taking a five minutes stop before each, and reaping harvest of nickels either as a recognition of their talents or gentle hint to move on. As the band reached the colleges they made a halt as if to Y sssaaSS-- RS..ten chapel, but beholding stu | dents appearing from all directions they folded their ten like the Arabs and silently stole away.